Turkey drafts maritime claims bill, raising tensions with Greece and Cyprus

Turkey is preparing to submit a bill to its parliament that would formally assert maritime jurisdiction over disputed areas of the Aegean and eastern Mediterranean seas. The proposed legislation aims to solidify Turkey's claims in zones that contain potential natural gas deposits.

The move is expected to revive and possibly intensify tensions with Greece and Cyprus, which contest the sea borders and offshore energy rights in the same waters. Analysts warn the bill could heighten diplomatic friction in a region already marked by competing territorial claims.